Module 1 - Chapter 16

Travel & Directions

Navigate anywhere with confidence!

Introduction

Travel with Confidence

Whether you're going to school, visiting a new city, or traveling abroad, knowing how to ask for and give directions is essential. This chapter teaches you transportation vocabulary and how to find your way anywhere!

Transportation Methods

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Car

I go by car

Private vehicle

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Bus

I take the bus

Public transport

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Train

I go by train

Railway

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Metro

I take the metro

Subway/Underground

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Plane

I fly / go by plane

Air travel

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Taxi

I take a taxi

Cab

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Bicycle

I ride a bike

Cycle

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Motorcycle

I ride a motorcycle

Motorbike

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Walking

I walk / go on foot

On foot

Transportation Sentences

  • I go to school by bus every day.
  • She takes the metro to work.
  • We travel by train to visit family.
  • He rides his bike to the park.
  • They flew to another country.
  • I usually walk to the nearby shop.
  • My father drives me to school.

Giving Directions

Basic Direction Words

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Go straight / Go forward

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Turn left Turn right
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Go back / Turn around

Position & Location Words

  • Next to - beside, very close to
  • Opposite - on the other side, facing
  • Behind - at the back of
  • In front of - before, facing
  • Between - in the middle of two things
  • Near - close to
  • Far from - a long distance away
  • At the corner - where two streets meet
  • At the end of - at the final part of the street

Complete Direction Examples

  • Go straight for two blocks.
  • Turn left at the traffic light.
  • Turn right at the second corner.
  • The bank is next to the post office.
  • It's opposite the school.
  • Walk past the park and turn right.
  • It's on your left/right.
  • Keep going until you see the hospital.
  • It's about 5 minutes from here.
  • You can't miss it!

Asking for Directions

Polite Questions

  • Excuse me, where is _____?
  • How do I get to _____?
  • Can you tell me the way to _____?
  • Is this the right way to _____?
  • How far is _____ from here?
  • Is _____ near here?
  • Am I going in the right direction?
  • Could you show me on the map?

Asking for Clarification

  • Sorry, can you repeat that?
  • Can you speak more slowly, please?
  • Did you say turn left or right?
  • How many blocks did you say?
  • Is it on the left or right side?
  • Can you draw it for me?

Direction Dialogue 1

Tourist: Excuse me, how do I get to the train station?
Local: Go straight down this road for about 500 meters.
Tourist: Okay, go straight.
Local: Yes. Then turn right at the traffic light. The station will be on your left.
Tourist: Turn right at the traffic light, and it's on the left?
Local: Exactly! It's a big building. You can't miss it.
Tourist: Thank you so much!
Local: You're welcome. Have a safe trip!

Travel Phrases & Vocabulary

At the Airport

  • Check-in counter - where you get your boarding pass
  • Security check - safety screening area
  • Gate - where you board the plane
  • Baggage claim - where you get your luggage
  • Boarding pass - ticket to get on the plane
  • Passport control - immigration checkpoint
  • "Where is gate 12?"
  • "Is this the line for check-in?"

At the Bus/Train Station

  • Platform - where the train stops
  • Ticket counter - where you buy tickets
  • Timetable - schedule of arrivals/departures
  • Delayed - running late
  • On time - arriving as scheduled
  • "Which platform for the Mumbai train?"
  • "One ticket to Delhi, please."
  • "What time does the next bus leave?"

General Travel Vocabulary

  • Destination - where you're going
  • Journey - the trip/travel
  • Arrival - getting to a place
  • Departure - leaving a place
  • Route - the path or way
  • Map - shows roads and places
  • GPS - electronic navigation
  • Tourist - person visiting
  • Lost - don't know where you are

Buying a Train Ticket

Passenger: Hello, I'd like to buy a ticket to Mumbai.
Clerk: When would you like to travel?
Passenger: Tomorrow morning, if possible.
Clerk: We have a train at 8:00 AM and another at 10:30 AM.
Passenger: I'll take the 8:00 AM train, please. One ticket.
Clerk: First class or second class?
Passenger: Second class, please. How much is it?
Clerk: That's ₹450. Here's your ticket. Platform 3.
Passenger: Thank you!

Knowledge Check

Question 1 of 10

What do you ride on rails?

Question 2 of 10

What has two wheels and you pedal?

Question 3 of 10

Where do airplanes take off and land?

Question 4 of 10

What direction is opposite to left?

Question 5 of 10

'Go straight' means to?

Question 6 of 10

What do you ask to find a place?

Question 7 of 10

Which vehicle travels on water?

Question 8 of 10

What do you show to enter a bus or train?

Question 9 of 10

Which is the fastest way to travel long distances?

Question 10 of 10

Where do you wait for a bus?

Try This with AI

Practice what you learned by talking to an AI assistant (like ChatGPT or Claude). Type these into the chat:

  1. "I'm lost in a new city! Practice giving me directions — then I'll try giving YOU directions to my school"
  2. "Help me practice travel conversations: asking for a ticket, checking into a hotel, asking where the bathroom is"
  3. "I want to describe my dream vacation. Help me express it clearly with the right travel vocabulary"

The same skills that help you communicate clearly with AI will help you communicate clearly with people. Practice both!

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